JULY/AUGUST 2013 THE GAYTON GROUP OF PARISHES www.gaytongroupofparishes.org Welcome to our bumper summer edition of the Voice. As always there is lots going on and hopefully something to suit everyone. July events include a summer BBQ at (p13) and summer fair at Village Hall (p11). In Gayton (p19) you could attend the Social Club summer event or treat yourself to a strawberry cream with the Gayton WI. Messy Church are visiting the beach (p27). St Cecilia's Church, West Bilney also has an open weekend, including special events (p15). In August there is the annual coffee morning at The Davey's and a Wildlife Fayre at Gayton Hall (p19). You could join in with the Gaywood Library town read (p21) or visit the Library; they have a reading challenge (p33), story times and even learning to knit events (p39). September sees the return of the annual church bike ride (p24). If you have never taken part why not contact Sue or Nell to find out more about how you can be involved. There is also a pet service and pleasure ride at East Walton to look forward to (p13). Good luck to everyone organising the events, let's hope the weather is great for you all. Don't forget to keep all the articles and events coming in. Best wishes, Catriona Copy in by18th August , please. Delivery date is 30 th August . Our Pastoral Team Rev’d Jane Holmes Priest in 01553 636227 [email protected] Charge

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04| The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 TO ALL PARISHIONERS Through the eyes of a child Seeing the world through the eyes of a child can be amusing and also illuminating. I came across a number of comments made by a group of very young children when asked what they thought of the church. Here are just a few: The Vicar lives in the Church. The church is built for God to live in, except you can't find him in there. You can find the Vicar. It's God who's harder to find. I think maybe he's hiding. The church has lots of windows, but they're high up so you can't look out of them. They have Bible people painted on them. God is in some of them, but he looks quite angry. Maybe that's because all these people are sitting in his house. There is a very important table called an altar. But it doesn't alter, it doesn't do anything, it just stands there. If you run around the church when the Vicar is talking, you get dragged off and taken out the church for five minutes. Then Dad says I've got to calm down. Sometimes Dad takes me out to calm down three or four times. Sometimes I was calm already! There's a big box up the front on top of some steps, it's for standing in when you tell people about God. Except the Vicar doesn't go up there, he stands down the bottom with everyone else, and tells them what to do from there. Prayers are like asking God for things, but God must hate you asking for things, because when the person's asking the prayers everybody else ducks down and hides behind the chair in front! Those comments gave me more than one smile and a chuckle to myself, but they also made me think. Children see things in a very straight forward, literal way and they are not afraid to say what they think. In that way they are often more honest than us adults. They can reveal much to us. However, unless something is explained and taught to them they will simply 'say what they see.' Rather like the TV quiz show 'catch phrase'! I really enjoy the contact I have with the children in our villages, through the schools, guiding groups, messy church and family services on Sundays. If I were to carry out my own survey about 'the church' (now there's a thought) with our children (which includes messy church and collective worship in school) I hope most would say 'it's fun'. I sincerely hope none of them would say they have to be taken out to 'calm down'! And I hope that at least some would 'see' the church as the place where they come to learn about the life of Jesus and the stories he told which teach usall how to live His Way and become better, more loving, happier people. And ultimately where we not only learn about, but discover the love of God for ourselves. Let the little children come to me, do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs … and he took them up in his arms, laid hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10.13-16 Much love Rev'd Jane

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06| The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS £3.6million pounds. Planning permission has not yet been You may well have seen the signs that granted and it may be that, by the time Anglian Water is spending £3.6 million you read this, everything will have been on a new sewerage scheme at settled. Let us hope it is the right thing. Ashwicken. Signed by CARERS It is an awful lot of money, but some homes are having terrible problems. So Sad Loss at Ashwicken Primary it is a good thing.But part of the scheme involves siting a sewage treatment As many of you may have heard we had works in Church Lane and the residents our chickens stolen from the school site are not very happy about that. It will on Saturday 8th June. cover 2/3 of an acre and be completely open to view. It is also situated directly The theft was discovered by one of our on a difficult bend and there are parents when he and his daughter came concerns about fly tipping and others. to feed the chickens on the Sunday Worst of all it will completely blot the morning. The wire fence had been landscape. carefully cut and five of our beloved pet chickens had gone, leaving the Other sewage works locally are set away remaining chicken, 'Betty Boo Boo', from public gaze, often down farm tracks quivering in her nest. and even then completely screened. So what can be done? The children, staff and parents are clearly very upset and puzzled as to why An alternative site exists and has someone would do such a despicable already been offered to Anglian Water. crime. The children lovingly reared these chickens from eggs five years ago and A group of CARERS, representing the they have been part of our school 'family' views of all opponents, have set out their for such a long time. The children used objections to the planning authorities. to collect the eggs every day and the They are discussing the situation with chickens would follow them around as Toby Coke, our NCC councillor and they were so tame. Henry Bellingham our local MP. They have also leafleted every single home in 'Betty' has been re-homed with a local Ashwicken, 158 and, so far, have family and now all we have is an empty received 118 votes in favour of their chicken run. petition that: "Anglian Water review the current proposal and review the Many thanks to all those kind people alternative site." There were just who have offered to replace our 4 abstentions and only 1 person voted chickens and help mend the fence. for the existing site. If anyone has any information about the theft then please contact the local police Thanks go to everyone for their support or the school. and we now hope that Anglian Water do the right thing. The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 07 C.H.D ELECTRICAL SERVICES * DOMESTIC * COMMERCIAL * INDUSTRIAL * INSPECTION & TESTING Full, part or assisted DIY livery * OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Secure yard, trailer parking * FREE ESTIMATES & ADVICE Indoor school (available for external hire) Jumping paddock FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Grazing only available Quiet location, secure fencing Tel: 01553 630815 Trevor Richardson 07900 083208 Mob: 07831 380544 01485 600120 (evenings only) Yoga Classes Beginners & improvers Young & not-so-young Mondays & Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9pm Wednesdays 6.10pm - 7.10pm

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08| The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Leziate Parish Council Reports were heard about the use of motorised craft at the sailing club and th Meeting held 12 June 2013. advertising of wakeboarding and water Several residents attended from Church skiing. Cllr Beales has reported this to Lane and presented the results of their the Borough and it will become an recent survey and consultation on the enforcement issue if it continues. It is sewage treatment works. It was made imperative that any sightings or hearings very clear that the residents and indeed of motorised craft are reported to the the Parish Council are supportive of the Borough Council so a full record can be scheme, but it appears that the vast kept of any such incidents. majority of residents in the immediate Our local PCSO was at the meeting and vicinity are against the siting of the gave a report on happenings in the treatment works. Parish. She is still working on controlling After much debate, it was agreed that motor bikes and litter at Bawsey pits and the Parish Council would support the will be issuing leaflets in several residents in this and write to Anglian languages to the people she meets Water and also County Council there. to ask them to reconsider the site and The Parish Council was saddened to change to “alternative site 2”. hear about the theft of the chickens from Cllr Beales, Borough Councillor and Cllr the school. This was a particularly nasty Coke, County Councillor also supported crime and if anyone has information then this. they are requested to phone 101. th The Chair, Cllr Eayres, welcomed Cllr The Parish Council next meets on 10 Coke to his first Parish Council meeting July at 7.30pm. and we all look forward to him being a regular at future meetings. All are welcome and there is always a chance for parishioners to have their Toby Coke gave a report on the progress say. of stopping the incinerator and reported that Cabinet Scrutiny is calling for an Active Norfolk Walks independent report on the cost implications of pulling out of the contract. Church Farm, Bawsey He also reported that they are asking Friday 12th July and 2 nd August, 10.30am. central Government for help in Park on concrete car park at back of extricating themselves from the contract. farm. Farm and field tracks. Andy Wallace, the NCC highways Grimston Woods engineer for the area, was present at the th meeting. He promised to look at the Friday 26 July, 10.30am verge cutting which has been patchy in Meet opposite Low Road on B1153, places. Andy believes it may be Grimston. Woodland tracks and some because NCC are only funding two cuts, roads. meaning maybe the first cut was left too long.

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10 |The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Leziate WI thanks to Frances. May Meeting Report Three members attended Gayton WI The speaker for the May meeting on for their coronation evening. Sadly Tuesday 21st May was Rosemary two of our special members, Jean Fenson, talking about herbs and spices. Withers and Joan Brown, are We were given lots of health tips on how receiving hospital treatment and were to use chives, mint, parsley, rosemary, unable to be with us. Hopefully they lavender, horseradish, garlic, cloves and will both be back with us soon. many more. The old saying 'an apple a Raffle winner was Myrtle Roberts. day keeps the doctor away', you do Flower Festival in July need to eat the apple skin for the pectin was discussed and members agreed in it. to book meals in advance. It is Rosemary was very interesting and always an enjoyable flower festival certainly knew her herbs and spices. and lunches are served in the hall She was thanked by President Eileen across from the church. Baxter. New members always welcome. We A recipe using any of these was won by meet on the third Tuesday in the Ali South, 2nd Margareta Whiskin, 3 rd month at Leziate Village Hall at 2pm. Sylvia Webber. Raffle winner was Janet Wendy Twite Jary. Summer Fair WI members are to prepare and serve 6th July, 1pm refreshments at Leziate Village Fete on Saturday 6th July. New competitions this year Baking and preserves competitions. The WI annual AGM national meeting is Flower arrangement in a jam jar. in Cardiff. Lesley Haywood-Nudge from Garden in a seed tray. is our delegate. The resolution Best tray of fruit or veg. is the decline of high street shopping Craft competition, 'Royal Baby and we all voted for this resolution. After Theme'. enjoying refreshments, the meeting closed. Traditional sports day races. Fun dog show. June Meeting Report Please deliver competition entries to The members present enjoyed creating th a ceramic item of pottery. Frances the hall on 6 July between 9.30 and Morton from brought lots of 11am. Donations for prizes very much pieces to paint. Platters and tiles were appreciated, as well as offers of help mostly chosen by members, as they on the day. seemed easier. One member managed For entry forms and details to create her house name with a frog, Email [email protected] which she drew on a tile. All items were or contact Debbie Ess: 01553 630753 taken back to the premises to be fired or Pauline Pullum: 01553 630319 and will be returned in the near future. Lots of fun for the all the family with It was so interesting. Frances was very traditional stalls, a Pimms tent and WI helpful in the choice of colours and refreshments. designs used. Janet Eason arranged for this project and she gave the vote of The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 11 Rachael Spooner MCFHP MAFHP Foot Health Professional Walnuts Registered member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals Cattery Nail cutting Corn removal BOARDING Callus reduction Weekly or Weekends Diabetic foot care Verruca treatment General foot care PaulinePauline SSucklinguckling 22 The Walnuts, Grimston Caring for your feet in the comfort of your own home Also clinic available at Narborough Doctor’s Surgery 01485 600845 Call 01485 601128 or 07754 947408 for advice 07887 982887 Gayton Jubilee Village Hall Private Hire for all occasions: Warm & friendly ambiance childrens’ parties, receptions, Excellent facilities meetings, exhibitions. Flexible catering arrangements Weekly activities Monthly activities Mondays: Keep fit, Rainbows, Aerobics Second Monday: Gayton Parish Council Wednesdays: Badgers, Zumba First Tuesday: Gayton Womens’ Institute Fridays: Little Scamps, Carpet bowls Second Tuesday: Aerobics Third Wednesday: Gayton Evergreens Bookings: 01553 636178 Fourth Thursday: Craft, Messy Church Information:01553 63658 1

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East Walton Summer BBQ Annual East Walton Pleasure Ride Saturday 24th August Gates open at 5pm Sunday 8th September Disco 6pm until late 10am to 2pm Come and join us at the Water Cress Abbey Farm, Church Lane, beds in East Walton for a disco and East Walton BBQ. www.abbeyfarmliveries.co.uk Tickets are £5 for adults, £3 for children In aid of St. Marys Church, East Walton and are available from Abbey Farm and East Anglian Air Ambulance 01760 337268 or Tracy 07833796931. A 5 or 10 mile route on farmland, tracks, Please remember to bring your own quiet lanes (optional jumps and fords) food, drink and chairs. Lit BBQs will be around East Walton and . provided as will a zip line. Horse and carriages welcome (optional obstacles). Clay Shoot £12 per entry received before 1st Sept 40 or 80 wild bird charity clay shoot in (£15 on the day) aid of Megan's Challenge and East Homemade refreshments Walton Church.

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Open Weekend Help for the Freke Festival 27th St Cecilia's Church, West Bilney to 28th July Saturday 27th & Sunday 28 th July 10.30am to 5pm We still need helpers for this exciting Learn more about Elizabeth Freke. programme, either at the weekend, to Benefactor of St Cecilia's Church. There help with refreshments and with greeting will be an Exhibition of her Life. See the visitors, or beforehand, researching church plate she gave and the site of the West Bilney's past, baking cakes; lavish vault she had built for her whatever interests you! husband. Please contact Charlotte 01553 840145, Special Events or Nell 01553 840814. You will see the churchyard transformed th Saturday 27 July by the great work the Community 11am Dr Andrew Rogerson, Senior Payback teams have completed. Well Historic Environment Officer talks on done, lads. medieval West Bilney. 2.30pm Dr Julian Litten talks on graves Christian Aid and vaults. Thanks to your generosity, and to the Sunday 28th July hard work of a small number of envelope 11am Morning Service distributors and collectors, this benefice 12noon Sue Medcalf, Nadfas Church raised £337.80 for the work of Christian Recorder, on their work. Aid in helping the hungry people of the 3pm Music from the Freke period by The third world stand on their own feet and Baroque Belles. feed themselves. Well done. Refreshments available. 125 Club Monthly Draw Visit the Church and the exhibition about Prize draw for May 2013 was made on the people of West Bilney past and 30th of the month at the Short Mat Bowls present. Club Of East Winch. The winners were: Please come along and share your £25 No 42 Mr G Wix memories, photos and family history with £15 No 43 Mr B Evans friends old and new. Any information and £10 No 72 Mr M Wright and photos can also be added to the Village No 146 Mr C Williams Website: Congratulations to all our winners. www.eastwinchandwestbilney.co.uk Correction from last month: the second Contact: [email protected] £10 winner was No 151 Mr S Ramsey. Telephone 01553 840145 Sorry for any confusion caused. Free entry The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013| 15 Sara Bowlby MCMrFHP J.MA FGreenHP RN RM ForFoo Gardeningt Health & PGrassract iCuttingtioner CaringCaring forfor youryour feetfeet iinn a pprofessionalrofessional CCliniclinic aatt GrimstonGrimston HealthHealth CentreCentre andand atat youryour homehome Please contact me for advice or an appointment: Telephone:Ring 01485 544180 01760Mobile: 0 7755472979304383 Painter and Decorator ALLEN`S GARAGE CLIVE S. GIBSON Station Road, Leziate Tel : 01553 841407 "Gladonia" 94, Chapel Road, M.O.T`s, SERVICING & GENERAL REPAIRS Pott Row, Kings Lynn, FREE RE-TESTS DIESELS TESTED Norfolk PE32 1BP SERVICING of CARS and LIGHT VEHICLES Tel: (01485) 601002

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16 |The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Incinerator update RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre Open Day The County Council was meant to be debating getting out of the incinerator Sunday 7th July, 10am to 4pm contract on 17th June. However, officers See behind the scenes and talk to staff. did not allow all members to see the Also: demonstrations, tombola, contract. Instead, a press release was competitions, games, stalls, BBQ, issued suggesting it could cost over refreshments and more. £80million to walk away. An officer’s report said compensation would be due Adults £3, children £2, free parking. to Cory Wheelabrator even if corruption No dogs except guide dogs. had occurred. This prompts the questions: what other Nar Valley Ornithological surprises are still 'lurking' in the contract Society (NarVOS) and were any of the terms negotiated th favourable to ? Tuesday 30 July 2013, 7.30pm Wader Wanderlust. By Chris Mills Cabinet agreed a QC should examine the contract and review the advice given Chris Mills lives in Norfolk and has over to the Council that led to it being signed. 30 years' experience in birding and It was also agreed that waste industry wildlife photography. Chris runs Norfolk experts would assess the potential Birding and organises birdwatching tours savings that could be made from of Spain, India and especially Norfolk. alternative waste treatments. These are Tuesday 27th August 2013, 7.30pm likely to be significant, because more Arizona. By Neil Coe advanced waste treatments are both cheaper and more efficient. Cory Neil Coe is a NarVOS member who lives Wheelabrator's technology was 'state of locally. Neil loves his overseas birding the art' in Germany and America around trips, and he always takes his camera. 20 years ago. Things have moved on Both talks are at the Barn Theatre, and expensive marketing does not make Sacred Heart Convent School, up for having an out of date product. . Access and parking from On 10th June 2013, Cabinet “approved in Sporle Road. full” recommendations which included £2 on the night for non-members. having independent waste industry Contact Ian Black on 01760 724092 experts prepare a “Waste Management report” looking at what can be saved by using alternatives. It will be a good Gaywood Library DS Events opportunity for the new administration to DS Games Morning show it is better than the last. 20th July, 10am to 12noon The July music event is postponed Bring your DS and try our games, free. st until 21 September due to clashing All Games Half Price with Festival Too. 20th July 2013, 9.30am to 5pm For more information please visit All games half price every Saturday and www.farmerscampaign.org and Sunday, 2 Games only. www.klwin.com Mike Knights Vice Chairman KLWINThe Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 17 CARPET CLEANING, SOFAS and LEATHER FURNITURE and CURTAINS CLEANED Safely and Professionally Call Mike Barrett at Clean Tech

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18 |The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 GAYTON NEWS

Gayton WI Date For Your August Diary Strawberry Fayre Coffee Morning Saturday 13th July, 2pm Saturday 17th August Jubilee Hall, Gayton 10am to 12 noon

Strawberry cream Help us raise money for the QEH Crafts, preserves, raffle Haematology Department at the Davey's Med-well, Back Street, Gayton Come and see what your local WI has to offer Cake stall, raffle, bric-a-brac and games. All welcome We are looking forward to seeing you all The Summer Event 2013 there. Gayton Social Club Saturday 6th July, 2pm. Wildlife Fayre th In aid of SERV Norfolk Thursday 15 August, 2 to 5.30pm Gayton Hall, Back Street Live music with Evolution, Infidels, Best Served Chilled, Lewis Murphy, Jemma B There will be wildlife stalls and games, a and Billy the Kid. wildlife quiz and the release of moths

st nd trapped overnight. Tea, coffee and cakes Raffle: 1 prize - £250, 2 prize IPod will be available. Nano, 3rd prize Blu-Ray Player and lots of other prizes. Entry is £3.50, accompanied under 12s free. Organised by the West Norfolk Raffle tickets on sale now from Local Group of the NWT. committee members or social club. Also Face Painting, Princess Party, Bouncy castle and lots more. Thank You On Sunday 2nd June, as I walked my dog Gayton Jubilee Vilage Hall on Birch Road, two loose dogs attacked us. BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! Friday 19th July I can't imagine the outcome if it had not eyes down 7.30pm, plus raffle. been for the good neighbours on that road. So to you all I give my heartfelt Doors open at 7pm. thanks. For information/ bookings, please ring Maurene Kath: 01553 636178.

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20 | The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Gayton Parish Council News agreed that this would be achievable as a potential new tenant of the owned land Meeting held 10th June 2013 could install the fencing in lieu of rent. Skate/MBX Ramps Speedwatch Robert Webster and his brother attended It was noted that nearly all of the the meeting to give the councillors more volunteers for the new speedwatch team information on what sort of equipment have been successfully vetted. Mr Grant they, and others their age in the Parish, has also toured the Parish, including would like to see on the playing field. Gayton Thorpe, with the police to agree Robert had secured the names of on sites for where the speedwatch team several people in the village who would can operate. The team are now waiting support the installation of skate/BMX for a training date before operations can ramps and made a very convincing commence. argument to the Council that the equipment would benefit the whole For the full minutes of the meeting, visit www.gaytonnews.co.uk. The next Parish. The Clerk suggested that the th Council consider renting skate/BMX meeting is planned to be on 8 July at ramps for the day so that residents can 7.30pm. see what they look like and how much noise they generate. This was met with general support and costings will be Taster Day at Gaywood Library investigated. 14th July, 10am to 1pm Jubilee Hall We have lots of fantastic activities going The Charity Commission has confirmed on. All activities are free, open to all that as custodian trustees, the Parish ages and remember it's a taster day, so Council has no powers or responsibilities you don't have to be a member to take to maintain the Hall should there come a part. time when there are no management Gaywood Library Town Read trustees in position. The current management trustees can appoint the The Gaywood Library Town Read starts Parish Council as trustees to run the on Sunday 21st July, 10am. Come charity, but this could only be done along and get your copy of The Woman following a public meeting and the in Black by Susan Hill. current management trustees’ decision We want to see how many members of to do so. The Council agreed that it the local community we can encourage would do all it could to help support the to read and share the same book at the current trustees and that the Hall is a same time. valuable parish commodity that should be maintained for as long as possible. Join us for the Gaywood Library Town Read Coffee Morning on Sunday 18th Termination of lease August, 11am and let others know what The Clerk reported that NCC has agreed you think about the book. Refreshments to cover the costs of the termination provided. documents so that the leased land can be relinquished. It is a condition that For further information about the Town adequate fencing is installed between Read please contact Gaywood Library the land owned by the Jubilee Hall Trust on (01553) 768498. and the leased land and is in place within 6 months of vacancy. It was The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 21 It was a very enjoyable match with Learn, Laugh, Love and plenty of parents to cheer the children be the best that you can be on. Even Goslings came along to www.gayton.norfolk.sch.uk support the teams. Gayton Primary FC Gayton continues to enjoy its sporting were delighted to win4–1 . An excellent success this summer. Our tri-golf team team effort with plenty of chances on qualified for the final at Middleton, where both sides. they put in a fine performance. The Year 4 mini-tennis team won the cluster event and went through to the final in June. Here Chloe Papworth is helping steer the team to victory. This term we have also been busy out and about on our school trips. Banham Katelin Taylor competed at the area Zoo was a Swimming fantastic day out Gala and for the older came away classes. with an outstanding 2 What strange Gold medals. creatures are We are very these? proud that she was able to Otter and Badger classes opened their represent the school at this event. own Roman Museum for the day. Parents and children were invited to We would also like to say a big thank taste Roman food, attack Roman you to Ashwicken School who came to soldiers, play Roman board games, Gayton for our first 'home' football match watch the archeologists at work, learn in our new football kit. about Roman times using the computer and look at the work the children had completed this term. Please visit the website for more photographs www.gayton .norfolk .sch.uk

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The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 23 Dates for your diary Norfolk Churches Trust 7th July 10.30am Sponsored Bike Ride Family Service, St Nicholas Church, 14th September Gayton Winners of Best Teddy Bears on the trail Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Bike announced. Ride. Plan your own bike ride for you or your family and friends. Discover the 23rd July 5pm beauty of our local countryside and raise Gayton VC Primary School Concert at St money for your local church and for Nicholas, Gayton Norfolk Churches Trust. A concert to mark the end of the summer term. Contact Sue Martin 01553 636570 or Nell Steele 01553840814. More info on Saturday 20th July, East Walton www.gaytongroupofparishes.org. Charity Clay Shoot at The Pit, East Walton, see East Walton page13. Proceeds to go to Megan's Challenge Lay Development and St Mary's Church. Opportunities th 25 July Messy Church at the Beach Being Christian Beyond Church: st Online Learning 1 September, 3pm th Pet Service at St Mary's church, East Optional initial gathering: Tues 24 Walton September, 7 to 9pm Diocesan House, 109 Road, 14th September Easton, NR9 5ES Norfolk Churches Trust Sponsored Bike Ride. What does it mean to be Christian in today's secular workplace, in voluntary work or the community? These are some Parish Registers of the issues we will discuss during this Baptism online course. 30th June at St Nicholas Church, Gayton Sophie Alice and Connie Sarah Mace Suggested donation £10. Please book in advance: Caspar James 01603 882335, Wedding th caspar.james@.anglican.org 29 June at East Winch Parish Church www.norwich.anglican.org/calendar/e5862 Abigail Paton and Christian Pawsey Mapping Remembrance Funerals The latest in a new series focussing on th 30 May at Mintlyn Crematorium the seasons of the Christian Year. It will Millicent Stevens (Bawsey) cover All Saints, All Souls and 4th June at Mintlyn Crematorium Remembrance Sunday. Gordon Gardener (Gayton) Please note: Mapping Advent is still available. Online www.norwich.anglican.org/training/lay- development/maps Look for your parish magazine before it comes out in print at www.gaytongroupofparishes.org

24 | The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 SERVICES FOR JULY AND AUGUST

7th July 6 th Sunday after Trinity Isaiah 66 : 10 - 14 9am Ashwicken Holy Communion Gal 6 : 7 - 16 10.30am Gayton All Age Worship Luke 10 : 1 - 11, 16, 20

14th July 7 th Sunday after Trinity Deut 39 : 9 - 14 10.30am Gayton Holy Communion Col 1 : 1 - 14 11.00am East Winch Morning Prayer Luke 10 : 25 - 37

21st July 8 th Sunday after Trinity Gen 18 :1 – 10a 9am East Walton Holy Communion Col : 15 - 28 10.30am Gayton All Age Worship Luke 10 : 38 – end

24th July 3.30pm Gayton Jubilee Hall Messy Church

28th July 9 th Sunday after Trinity 10.30am Gayton Holy Communion Gen : 18 20 - 32 11am West Bilney Morning Prayer Col : 2 : 5 - 15 6pm East Winch Holy Communion Luke 11 : 1 : 13

4th Aug 10 th Sunday after Trinity Eccles 1:2, 12-14, 2: 18-23 9am Ashwicken Holy Communion Col 3 : 1 - 11 10.30am Gayton All Age Worship Luke 12 : 13 - 21

11th Aug 11 th Sunday after Trinity Gen 15 : 1 - 6 10.30am Gayton Holy Communion Heb 11 : 1 - 3, 8 - 16 11.00am East Winch Morning Prayer Luke 12 : 32 - 40

18th Aug 12 th Sunday after Trinity Jer : 23: 23 - 29 9am East Walton Holy Communion Heb 11 : 29 – 12 :2 10.30am Gayton All Age Worship Luke 12 : 49 – 56

25th Aug 13 th Sunday after Trinity Isa 58 : 9b – end 10.30am Gayton Holy Communion Heb 12 : 18 - end 6pm East Winch Holy Communion Luke 13 : 10 : 17

1st Sept 14 th Sunday after Trinity Prov 25 : 6 - 7 9am Ashwicken Holy Communion Heb 13 : 1 – 8, 15 - 16 10.30am Gayton All Age Worship Luke 14 : 1, 7 - 14

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26 | The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 The coach will leave from outside the Social Club in Gayton (opposite the school). If you haven't yet booked your place contact: Rev'd Jane 01553 636227. First come first served. In June We completed our story of what In August happened to Jesus after he rose from We take a break. the dead by looking at the Bible account of when the Holy Spirit first came upon Messy Church wishes you all a happily Jesus' followers. messy summer with lots of fun and sunshine (hopefully!). The Holy Spirit came - and the Holy Spirit is here to stay and can be with all We look forward to seeing you all again of us as our guide and comforter. in September. In the meantime do join us for our family services at St Nics. Sadly we had to say goodbye to Margaret Howard who has played keyboard for us (and done so much more) since we began Messy Church in September 2011. We wish her and Rev'd William a very happy retirement. Despite the sad farewell as usual we had a great deal of fun with craft activity and singing and food. And the fun just goes on because in July we have: Messy Church on the Beach Family Services St Nicholas Gayton, 10.30am Thursday 25th July, leaving 7th July Gayton at 4pm, Including results of theTeddy Bear Trail. returning from South 21st July Beach approx 6.30pm 4th August

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28 |The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Westacre Theatre Events Midsummer Mayhem (ages 12-15 www.westacretheatre.com years) 19th to 24 th August 10am to 4pm, July and August are very busy months £90 for the week. here at the theatre. Rehearsals for our Group work to create a performance, production ofGodspell, which opens on learning loads of dramatic skills and Wednesday 24th July are nearing their having fun! final stages and we will shortly begin Box Office 01760 755800 rehearsals forLoot by Joe Orton, which opens on Friday 16th August. Gayton WI Our specialSunday Jazz Picnic at Gayton Hallon Sunday 21st July may June Report well be sold out by the time this goes to Jane welcomed Gayton WI members print – try your luck with the box office and guests from now. and Leziate, Bawsey and Ashwicken WIs to our 60th Anniversary of the Full details of all our summer events are Queen's Coronation meeting. below: The hall was decorated in a truly Sunday Jazz Picnic, Gayton Hall st patriotic style with members entering into Sunday 21 July 12noon to 3pm the spirit of the evening by dressing in Featuring the DixieMix Jazz Band red, white and blue. Tickets: adults £8, Ages 4-10 yrs £5, Entertainment was provided by Patsy under 3s free. Rose who, through her guitar playing Godspell and singing, took some of us back to our youth. Her repertoire included the Twist, The world famous hit musical arrives at the Music Man with all the actions and Westacre in a new production. Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best'. After a 24th , 25 th , 26 th , 27 th , 31 st July break for a delicious buffet, supplied by 1st , 2 nd , 3 rd August members, Patsy again took to the floor 7.30pm £16 (Wed/Thurs £12) and, with a little encouragement, so did several members; joining in with the Loot Hokey Cokey and a Conga, which was A masterpiece of black farce, shot great to see. through with Joe Orton's sparkling dialogue. The raffle was won by Margaret, Molly from Terrington, Deirdre, Florence, Ann th th nd rd th th th st 16 , 17 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 29 , 30 31 and Marguerite from Leziate. The August competition for 'a rose' was won by 7.30pm £16 (Wed/Thurs £12) Penny A, 2nd Sandra and 3 rd Jane. Drama workshops for children and It really was a lovely celebration young people! meeting. If you think you would like to Dramalive (ages 9-11 years) see what the WI can offer you, please do 27th to 30 th August 10am to 3pm £60 for come along to the Jubilee Hall on the the 4 days first Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm. Relaxed and friendly drama workshop You will be made most welcome. teaching theatrical skills and having Sandra Brock loads of fun! The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 29 CARLTON’S SOLID FUELS Approved coal merchant Daryl Stratton Family run business established for over 70 years PLUMBING & HEATING Gas & oil boiler service £49 English house coal in various sizes and Wildfire. Landlord Certificates £49 A large variety of smokeless fuels, including Antracite, Gas cooker installations Taybrite, Phurnacite and Homefire ovals. Bathroom plumbing All fuels available in either 50kg (loose) or 25kg (pre-packed). Every aspect of your High quality kiln dried wood and heat logs. plumbing and heating Very competitive rates with discounts available. needs undertaken

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30 |The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Royal British Legion welcome. More details from John Moran Middleton & District July Report on 01553 840 059 or Julian Kirk on 01945 430 109. Or contact us through th Our DixieMix Jazz evening on the 8 our web site, June was a great success with over www.britishlegion-middleton.co.uk eighty guests in attendance. Many have Julian Kirk, Chairman requested we book the band again, so all I can suggest is watch this space. Gayton Evergreens Special thanks must go to Maria and John Collier and Lilian Fisher and their As this report is typed we have not yet many helpers for the organization of the had our June meeting. However, I'm evening, certainly looking forward to the strawberry tea that will be served. Evening Buffet On the 17th July at the William Burt 18th July, please note a Thursday: A Centre, . Please book your coach outing to Southwold, tickets through Lilian Fisher on 01553 Non members welcome £13, members 841 852 or [email protected] £10. Proceeds from the raffle to Middleton & Departing Gayton at 8am. District RBL 21st August: Lunch at the Sandboy, Skydive Bawsey. On 20th July our Poppy Appeal organizer, Members only. Details on request. Mrs Lilian Fisher, is to complete a 19th September, please note a Skydive to raise funds for the RBL. This Thursday: Coach outing to Melton will take place over the Beccles Heliport, Mowbray, Market and Belvoir Brewery Suffolk. Lilian is looking for sponsorship for a late Lunch and Beer tasting! from both businesses and individuals so Non Members welcome, meal included please contact Lilian directly with your in the price. £20 members £23 non pledges via 01553 841 852, email: members. [email protected] Book with Derek Clark: 01553 636377 Club enquiries, Kath Roberts: 01553 If any of you are involved in youth 636178. groups, would you consider affiliating with the Middleton & District Branch? Gayton Cricket Club Fixtures Your Cadets, Brownies, Cubs, Scouts or Guides would be awarded an affiliation 6th July, home, Beeston badge. The hope is that our groups can 13th July, away, Holt work together for the good of both within 20th July, home, Beetley the community. If you are interested and 27th July, home, would like more details please contact Julian Kirk 01945 430 109 or email: 3rd August, away, Denver [email protected] 10th August, home, Gooderstone 17th August, home, Holt If you are not a member of our Branch, 24th August, away, Beeston please consider joining us. You will 31st August, away, Beetley receive a very warm welcome. Whether you are ex-service or not, all are

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32| The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Creepy House Reading The Creepy House Presentation Challenge at Gaywood Library Ceremony. Sunday 8th September, 11am start Children can join the adventure at any Booking essential as spaces are limited. Norfolk library during the summer holidays. Pick up a pack and explore the Creepy house, discover its secrets and Gayton Road Fisheries meet some of the hair-raising residents. www.gaytonroadfisheries.co.uk Read six books and be presented with a medal and certificate. Collect stickers that reveal the creepy residents of the house. Look out too for the Mungler Top Trumps cards to collect and swap with family and Gayton Road Fisheries was established friends. in 1991 by Chris and Lynda Newell. We Children can choose any books they have developed a quiet and relaxing like, even audio books and e-books, so enclosed 10 acre site with three superb long as they borrow them from a library. fisheries containing English Carp, Tench and Wels Catfish. Fishing is only Are Norfolk's children brave enough to available to guests staying with us in explore The Awful Upstairs, The one of our lodges or in a caravan / Gruesome Ground Floor and The Spine- motorhome. In addition, there are tingling Cellar? holiday lodge plots available. Creepy House Events Gayton Road Fisheries are also fisheries managers of the nearby Nar Valley Launch of the Creepy House summer Fisheries and Hobbs Lake Trout Fishery. reading challenge Sunday 28th July, 10.30am start We specialise in fisheries management Stories and activities. Come in a creepy and stock fish supplies. We can supply spine tingling fancy dress. Prize for the Carp, Tench, Wels Catfish, Roach, best fancy dress. Rudd, and Bream. Stock management is carried out using seine nets and electro Creepy House Storytime. th fishing techniques. We have also been Tuesday 30 July, 10.30 to 11.30am involved in the design of new lake Creepy House Drop in and Draw projects and fisheries management Thursday 8th August, 10.30am to 12 plans. Indeed, many local fisheries have noon benefitted from the involvement of Booking essential as spaces are limited. Gayton Road Fisheries. Creepy House Junk Modelling Chris has been a committee member for Thursday 22nd August, 10.30am to 12 the Anglian region of the Institute of noon Fisheries Management for 20 years. For Booking essential as spaces are limited. more information or advice please Have a go at making something for contact: 01553 636507, email Creepy House out of junk and recycled [email protected] materials! The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013| 33 GEOFFREY GRIEF Painter and Decorator FOREVER, “The Aloe Vera Company” The BEST Aloe Vera products available Interior and Exterior Painting and Decorating All with a 60 day money back guarantee Help maintain good health and well being of the skin, 5 Bure Close Watlington joints, digestive and immune systems with King’s Lynn, PE33 0TN organically grown Aloe Vera, Natures Gift to Health. Call to arrange in-house product trial or talks for groups. BUY atwww.aloenews.co.uk or ring 01553 636367 Telephone: 01553 810668 TEAM LEADERS WANTED. See the benefits A member of Norfolk County Council Home Call of working from home at www.ypcgroup.com

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34 | The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Megan's Challenge News difficult day as the aches, pains and the dreaded blisters started to take their toll. Our challenge this year was to walk The After a grueling 36 miles and 13hrs Peddars Way and Norfolk Coastal Route although hoping to reach Stiffkey, it was (approx 93 miles) over three days from decided to finish at Wells. 24th to 26 th May Our chosen charity for this challenge is Nelson's Journey. Day 3, 5am on another sunny day Fresh legged Julian, Brad and I along Nelson's Journey, based in Norwich, with Syrena Sheldrick joined the walk helps children who need support when weary but ever determined challengers someone close to them dies. They help ready to start the final stage. them find ways of coping with their bereavement, enabling them to look Starting from Wells we continued on the forward to a happy future. Coastal Path keeping to the shoreline www.nelsonsjourney.org.uk passing through Stiffkey, Blakney, Cley- next-the-Sea, Weybourne, and Day 1, 7am on the Peddars Way at Sheringham to finish at Cromer Pier 26 Knettishall Heath. miles in 8hrs. After a heavy rainfall the previous night the challengers – Stephen, Jamie, Here we were met by loud cheers and Simon, Emily-Jane, Clare Howard and clapping of friends and family who had Helen were assured by the support gathered at the finish. For those who driver Dom 'Bonny Lad' McCallum there completed the entire three day challenge would be no more rain. Within half an they all agreed it was the hardest hour of setting off the heavens opened, challenge to date. so it was waterproofs on, hoods up and heads down. Well done to the amazing challengers and driver who completed the entire After 22 miles of wet tracks and muddy three day challenge. footpaths they met Dom at Swaffham, a Debbie Thrower chance to change socks and a hot drink. The final 10 miles took them through (linking with Nar Valley Way) up to where the first stage finished, 32 miles in 10 hours. Day 2, 7am, on the Peddars Way at Great Massingham A sunny day as the challengers continued towards Ringstead, then on to Holme-next-the-Sea where the Peddars Way finishes. Here the challengers were picked up by Dom and taken to Hunstanton to join the North Coast Path walking east to Wells. On route at church Julian Howard joined the challengers and they became seven. This was to be a very

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36| The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Megs Mini Challenge The total amount raised for Nelsons Journey so far is approximately £3,120 On day 2 of Megan's challenge we (to be confirmed). accompanied the main challengers as far as Harpley Dams where we then A big thank you to Dom McCallum who turned round and walked back to Great was the most amazing support driver Massingham. A total of 6 miles in 1hr without whom we couldn't of done it, 50mins. Well done to: PJ, Gabbie and also to Community Bus Service for Maddie Eggleton, Olivia Stevens and providing the big yellow bus, a most Helen Reed with Daisy and myself. welcome sight at each stop. Thank you to Richard at V&J Knitwear for providing My work colleagues at Gayton Goslings the challenge tee-shirts. Also many Day Care Centre and I did our own many thanks to all those who continually th Megs Mini Challenge on Monday 20 support us and those who have donated May. Our group of 21 pre-school so generously. children, 13 parents and staff followed a route round Gayton village marked with yellow butterflies, stopping part way for a snack of butterfly biscuits. We walked 2.62 miles in 1hr 25mins and raised £493 which they have donated to Nelsons Journey. Well done and a big thank you to everyone who took part.

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The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 37 Good cooking starts with a Clean Oven

Friendly, professional, reliable & tidy Completely safe, gentle cleaning system No fumes, no mess, no bother Removes grease, fat & burnt on carbon deposits from: Ovens Filters Hobs Grills BBQs Ranges Extractors Microwaves AGAs GoodCall CookingJonathan Neve starts today with to booka Clean your ovenOven clean on 01553 769782or 07557 748132

Christine's Garden ’re go we od mixers Maintenance GM & Landscaping CONCRETE LtdTel: King’s Lynn 812004 Fax 812005 • Small or large quantities up to 6m loads of ready-mixed concrete Untidy garden? • From the smallest DIY to a big construction job Unable to manage • We now have a 23m Concrete It all yourself? Boom Pump for hire Experienced lady gardener We are operating in: Kings Lynn offers reliable help and Swaffham extra hands for larger jobs Downham Market Fakenham & Hunstanton areas 01553 636101

C.J.HANSELL Quality Decorators (est. 1974) Pott Row, Grimston Internal and external painting and decorating Painting Wall papering Artexing Coving Free estimates, fully insured, no VAT 01485 601346 07766 114463

3|8The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Norfolk Wildlife Trust Back in time: industrial archaeology to prehistory Free Adult Wildlife Workshops Saturday 13th July, 10am to 1pm Managing Ponds for Wildlife With Dr Clive Jonathan Bond from West Wednesday 3rd July 1 to 4pm Norfolk & King's Lynn Archaeological Reffley, King's Lynn. Society. Booking essential: 01603 598333 Start point: NWT Roydon Common West Car Park, off the Rising Lodge to How to Manage Heathlands th Grimston Road. Wednesday 17 July, 10am to 1pm No need to book. . Booking essential: 01603 598333 Free Wildlife Talk Midnight Sun to Norfolk Winter Creative Writing with Wildlife in Mind th Monday 29th July, 10am to 3pm Friday 19 July, 7 to 8.30pm Reffley, King's Lynn. Which birds travel all the way to the Booking essential: 01603 598333 Arctic to breed and then come all the way to Norfolk to spend the winter? Introduction to Hedgerows, their Reffley Community Centre, Reffley Wildlife and Management Lane, King's Lynn. Tuesday 30th July, 1 to 4pm No need to book. Reffley, King's Lynn. Booking essential: 01603 598333 Free Summer Holiday Events Free Wildlife Walks At Gaywood Library In Search of Goatsuckers Saturday 6th July, 9 to 10.30pm Speedstacking th rd Search for the elusive nightjar, also Every Tues 1 to 2pm from 30 July to 3 called a goat sucker. September. For children aged 7+. NWT Roydon Common. Sunday Storytime Booking essential: 01603 598333 4th August and 1 st September, 11am to 12 The Natural and Unnatural History of noon King's Lynn th Super Summer Storytime Monday 8 July, 10am to 12.30pm Tues 13th August, 10.30 to 11.30am King's Lynn Tourist information Centre, The Custom House, Purfleet Quay. Family Knit and Knatter No need to book. Fri 23rd August, 10am to 12 noon The Knit and Knatter group will help you Weed Walk around King's Lynn th and your children get started. Materials Thursday 11 July, 10am to 12noon provided. Booking essential as spaces Start point: In front of St. Margaret's are limited. Church, Saturday Market Place. No need to book. A Mad Monster Storytime! Tues 27th August, 10.30 to 11.30am Bat Watch th Friday 12 July, 9 to 10.30pm For further information contact the Start point: By the café and toilet block in library: 01553 768498. Under 8s must be The Walks, King's Lynn. accompanied by an adult. No need to book. Please bring a torch. The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 39 Tree surgery & hedge maintenance

Bridge House Winch Road, Gayton Spacious, en-suite rooms, two on the ground floor GRANGE TREE Twin, double and family rooms available SERVICES Award winning Country House Bed and Breakfast JOHN MINDHAM Now with our own free-range eggs and fresh baked bread (Professionally insured) John & Margaret Currey Tel: 01760 755423 (West Acre) 01553 636756 www.bridgehouseholidays.co.uk & 07770 488788

Gaywood Natural Health Centre Neil Fennel, Osteopath Prompt help for many conditions in adults and children 2 St. James Street Telephone The Centre also offers: King’s Lynn, PE30 5DA 01553 773732 Massage CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC Aromatherapy EFT (phobias) VOLUME 14Wootton Road Reflexology King’s Lynn Craniosacral therapy N BARBERS

Telephone 01553 761484 E Telephone: 01553 692924

Learn to enjoy riding at David Price Ltd Blackborough End Qualified Accountants Equestrian Centre Professional riding instruction Over 30 years experience in practice and industry by BHS qualified instructors Comprehensive shop for horse Year end accounts, Payroll, VAT returns, CIS refunds and rider Bookkeeping (manual and SAGE) Superb facilities Self assessment tax returns Hacks and pleasure riding Limited company formations Children’s holiday activities HMRC investigations Situated just off the A47 between Telephone David or Richard Middleton and East Winch 01760 755442 or 07500 042202 Telephone: (01553) 841212 Abbeyfields, Back Lane, Castle Acre, PE32 2AR Web: www.beec.co.uk

40| The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 ALDRIDGE PAVING & Firewood GROUNDWORKS Permeable Paving Delivered to your door Natural Paving & Driveways Brickweave Paving Small quantities also available for Slabs & Shingles collection from Orchard Sawmills, Rougham Landscaping Groundworks & Drainage ContactDavid Woods on Turfing Fencing & Decking 01328 838404 or 07785 724611 01553 841721 Fencing panels made to order 07721 323188

AT‘N’ Aerial ‘N’ Telephone Installation Specialising in Free view For a fast reliable service Call Stuart Tel: 01553 768349 Mobile: 07958 284442 ‘To point you in the right direction’

JON SAUNDERS CARPENTRY & JOINERY Purpose madeDoors QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES Windows For all your domestic and industrial maintenance requirements including Stairs Restoration, Conservation OIL BOILER SERVICING Sash window specialist Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing. All general maintenance or repairs undertaken Kitchens, Bathrooms Emergency call out available Household maintenance OFTECOFTEC registeredregistered Tel: 01553 673885 Member,Member, GuildGuild ofof MasterMaster CraftsmenCraftsmen Please contact MICKMICK BONEBONE Mob: 07887 771063 Tel:Tel: 0015531553 884134241342 Mob:Mob: 0796007960 170826170826 203 Wootton Road, King’s Lynn

The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 41 ID NUMBER: 18267073 C893

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Services, Repairs and Replacements Carpentry Key cutting Garage door repairs Joinery Upvc repairs Board ups Locksmith Glazing For all your needs, from a broken kitchen cupboard front to a complete new kitchen, a new garden gate to a rotten window sill, a lost set of keys to a faulty Upvc door, misty windows to a cracked pane of glass. And don’t forget that faulty garage door! Your local 24 hour tradesman No job is REALLY never too big or too small

42 | The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 Gayton Social Club Your friendly village club

Coming soon

th This year is the 100th July 6 Annual Charity Event anniversary of The Gayton Social Club This years charity Watch this space for details is “SERV” of the celebrations to commemorate this Live music from momentous year local bands including Evolution History Club meets on Billy the Kid the first Wednesday Infidels of each month and more to be You can now find Next meetings announced us on Facebook 3rd July & 7th August

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The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 43 Worzels Roofing New roofs OSTEOPATHY Strip & retile Repairs James Kemp B.Sc.D.O. Chimeys rebuilt Fascias & gutters Private health cover recognised Leadwork Loft insulation WeWe offeroffer freefree assessmentassessment toto 18 years experience sseeee iiff wewe cancan helphelp withwith youryour problemproblem Free estimates Darron Harrowing GrimstonGrimston MedicalMedical CentreCentre 01760 755024, 07990 972381 Tel:Tel: 0148501485 660034100341 www.worzelsroofing.com

West Acre Montessori School Est. 1982 An independent nursery school in East Walton Set on the Common, we provide a unique, child-centred approach to early education. Staff are mature, confident and qualified to Level3 15 hours per week funding for all 3 & 4 year olds QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME MEMBER. OFSTED REGISTERED Contact ROSIE REYNOLDS on 01760 337316 [email protected]

WhitehouseWhitehouse SServiceervice StationStation LynnLynn Road,Road, Gayton.Gayton. TelephoneTelephone 0155301553 636368636368 Fuel sales petrol, diesel, Autogas & Calor Gas outlet Home Help Convenience store groceries, fruit & vegetables, household goods Personal Care frozen goods, wines, beer & spirits, soft drinks Companionship national newspapers & magazines fresh dairy and bakery products For information call National Lotteryand scratchcards 01553 600240 Paypointand Payzone www.homeinstead.co.uk/ southlincolnshire

44| The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 services: contact: Vehicle sales 01553 630133 Servicing & MOT preparation Church Farm New & used defender parts Bawsey King’s Lynn Up to date diagnostics Norfolk PE32 1EU Custom builds

www.churchfarmlandrovers.co.uk

R & B TURF & GROUNDCARE MACHINERY SPECIALISTS SPECIALIST DEALER FOR: Lawnflite Countax Briggs & Stratton Kubota Air-Seal Products Toro Stihl For all your Garden Machinery repairs from a pair of shears to a compact tractor Telephone: 01485 540645 www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk We mend - You mow The Workshop Marsh Farm Wolferton King’s Lynn PE31 6HB

Machinery repair specialists in tune with your machinery needs

The Gayton Group of Parishes July/August 2013 | 45 GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE 01485 600341 BACKACHE Backache is common, often coming on suddenly with excruciating pain. However, seeing the doctor immediately is unlikely to help. Pain in a leg is common and is due to sciatica.

Take adequate painkilling medication such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. Rest for up to 24 hours, but then be as active as you can to mobilise and strengthen your back, returning to work as soon as possible. Prolonged rest can cause further damage.

When to see the doctor · If backache fails to improve after two weeks · If you have difficulty controlling bladder or bowels · If you have weakness or numbness of a leg

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